Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has told the club to sell 29-year-old Wales winger Gareth Bale – even if it loses them money. (Independent)

Tottenham lead the race to sign 18-year-old Fulham winger Ryan Sessegnon thanks to boss Mauricio Pochettino’s work with other young English talents. (Sun)

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu says Brazil midfielder Philippe Coutinho will only be allowed to leave if his release clause, thought to be £355m, is met. Manchester United and Chelsea are said to be interested in the 26-year-old. (TVE, via Football 365)

AS Monaco are likely to sign Portuguese midfielder Adrien Silva on a permanent deal from Leicester. The 30-year-old has been on loan at the club since the start of the year. (France Football via Leicester Mercury)